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Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase
Before ballerina Misty Copeland made her New York debut as the Swan Queen in American Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake , she spoke with Vanity Fair about he magnitude of the role:
“To be the first African-American woman to dance this role with American Ballet Theatre is a huge step for the ballet world, and I take on this opportunity with tremendous care and understanding of what it means for the growth of this art form.”
Congrats to
@mistyonpointe
and her NYC debut of Odette/Odile!
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(PC Darren Thomas)
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— Pointe Magazine (@pointe_magazine)
June 27, 2015
The history-making ABT soloist also posed for a Vanity Fair story lensed by Patrick Frase in New York City. See more photos below.
![Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase](/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/misty-copeland-vanity-fair-02b-650x640.jpg)
Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase
![Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase](/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/misty-copeland-vanity-fair-04b-650x856.jpg)
Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase
![Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase](/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/misty-copeland-vanity-fair-05b-650x640.jpg)
Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase
![Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase](/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/misty-copeland-vanity-fair-01b-650x881.jpg)
Misty Copeland for Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Frase